As of September 17, 2025, Halifax Public Libraries’ hoopla borrowing limit is 3 items per month. Access to the full hoopla collection remains unchanged.
Digital Title Suggestions for Purchase Have Moved to Libby’s ‘Notify Me’ Tags
Digital requests (Suggestions for Purchase for e-books and e-audiobooks) have moved to Libby. Use Notify Me tags to flag e-books and audiobooks we don’t own, get notified if we buy them, and place a hold to borrow. Learn more!
Dartmouth North Public Library: Closure News and Updates
As of Thursday, September 11, Temporary Library Service is now available at 105 Highfield Park Drive. This means that community members can now visit the temporary portable unit to access and enjoy expanded services.
2025 Halifax Regional Library Board Impact Awards & Bookmark Contest
Achieving our vision requires great work on the part of our staff, volunteers, and community organizations that partner with the Library. These Impact Awards are an opportunity for the Board to acknowledge the great work being done through the Library, for the community.
Step Into Leadership: You Could Be Lieutenant Governor or Mayor for a Day!
Reach your TD Summer Reading Club goal for a chance to spend a day as Mayor or Lieutenant Governor. Open to ages 8+ as part of Halifax Public Libraries' 2025 TD Summer Reading Club program.
Be Part of the Conversation: Tell us What Your Library Means to You
Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC) is leading a national survey to better understand the role of libraries in their communities. Take part now.
36th Annual Ghost Story Writing Contest for Ages 7-15
Howling winds, creepy characters, ghostly ships, strange apparitions, and things that go “bump” in the night. Our 36th Annual Ghost Story Writing Contest, sponsored by the Helen Creighton Folklore Society, invites youth to enter their best scary summer story.
Call for Submissions: The Sunroom at Central Library
Halifax Public Libraries’ Art Selection Committee invites artists to submit an application to display their work at Central Library. The Sunroom is a complimentary space, where rotating art exhibits highlight emerging and professional local artists, and reflect Halifax’s diverse artistic expression. The deadline to apply is August 22, 2025.
Sew Cool: A New Community Sewing Machine at Keshen Goodman Public Library
Keshen Goodman Library's new Community Sewing Machine is now available to book—free to use, beginner-friendly, and fully equipped.
Menstrual May
Halifax Public Libraries is once again partnering with United Way Halifax to help combat period poverty. From May 5-26, donate new, unopened menstrual products at any of our open branches.
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